Like most of the studies comparing Hypericum Perforatum with
tricyclic antidepressants, this one uses inadequate doses of imipramine.
Most people need between 100 and 150 mgm to get relief.
As for the people who suggest self treatment, they should be reminded that
depression is not infrequently the first symptom of abdominal cancer and
of various endocrine abnormalities. Self treatment precludes diagnosing
these causes, often with dire results.
Rapid Response:
Misleading research
Like most of the studies comparing Hypericum Perforatum with
tricyclic antidepressants, this one uses inadequate doses of imipramine.
Most people need between 100 and 150 mgm to get relief.
As for the people who suggest self treatment, they should be reminded that
depression is not infrequently the first symptom of abdominal cancer and
of various endocrine abnormalities. Self treatment precludes diagnosing
these causes, often with dire results.
Competing interests: No competing interests